The Chinese Embassy in New Zealand has ________ that 23 Chinese students in South Island city of Christchurch still went missing in the 6.3 magnitude earthquake．

committed

conveyed

confirmed

concerned

The government is also undertaking important educational work based on the ________ of the members that the best form of conservation is the prevention of damage．

consequence

sense

scene

consensus

Gradually, you will realize that the things that matter are ________ that can't be bought with money．

these

those

ones

some

________ there is little we can do to modify the weather, we can at least know what kind of weather to expect．

While

When

If

Whether

The Lantern Festival, also known as Yuanxiao Festival or Shanguuan Festival, ________ the 15th day of the 1st lunar month in China．

falls for

falls out

falls on

falls off

It has been announced that all the students ________ put on masks before going to school in case they are infected with the terrible virus．

shall

will

need

should

Owing to the unrest in North Africa, the Chinese government is ________ efforts to withdraw its nationals from Libya and neighboring countries．

opening up

stepping up

making up

taking up

To fully understand the writer, we must read not only between the lines, but sometimes ________ the lines．

within

among

beside

beyond

Millions of youngsters across Europe could suffer ________ hearing loss after five years if they listen to MP3 players at too high a volume for more than five hours a week, EU scientists warned．

temporary

permanent

frequent

extraordinary

Unable to practice their traditions, many young Roma ________ illegal behaviour, such as stealing, and were usually the main suspects when anything went missing．

take on

take up

take to

take in